Oct 27
There can be no question about it the light bulb is one of the greatest inventions that man has made. Since it’s first appearance it has been improved in many ways, first by the introduction of fluorescent light bulbs, then by the appearance of halogen bulbs and next by the arrival of energy saving bulbs. The latest incarnation to arrive on the scene is the LED light bulb. These bulbs are approximately 35 time more efficient than an incandescent bulb and about 10 times more energy efficient than a fluorescent lamp. They come in many different colours as standard and can easily create a completely different mood in your home, depending on the color chosen.
An LED (Light Emitting Diode) is a form of semiconductor device that emits light when an electrical charge is placed across it. The type of light that emanates from the semiconductor depends upon the composition of the encapsulating material and can vary from ultra violet to infrared. There are many advantages of using LED bulbs over the standard incandescent bulbs. The main advantage is the energy efficiency aspect. An LED bulb is brighter than a standard bulb and generates much less heat for the amount of light output. They use only about 10% of the energy used by a standard bulb and come in many colours as standard.
The most widely used application of LED bulbs is in the automotive industry. A cluster of LEDs in place of a bulb are brighter and more reliable than a single bulb whilst using much less electricity. The other advantage is that if one led fails in the cluster the rest continue to work, thus giving and obvious health and safety benefit.
Another application for led bulbs is within the Christmas decoration industry. Because LED bulbs use so much less power than traditional Christmas lights they can be powered from a simple battery pack rather than have the need for a transformer and electricity supply to light your exterior Christmas lights. Another advantage is seen with interior Christmas tree lights. Because LED bulbs run much cooler that incandescent lamps they are a much safer option when lighting your indoor tree, far less chance of a fire with less heat.
A less obvious application for LED bulbs is in the vintage automobile industry. If the original bulbs are replaced with super efficient LED equivalents there is much less drain on the vintage car’s electrical system. This reduces the strain on an already over tired charging system and there is much less chance of a catastrophic failure of the antique electrical system. There is an added advantage that headlights do not go dim when stationary and not revving the engine as they need much less power to remain bright.
All in all LED bulbs are a fantastic replacement for more traditional forms of light bulb and they will continue to gain popularity over the coming years. Who knows, one day Edison’s original incandescent invention may be a dim memory.
Jeff King
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Oct 27
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code: PV- SC 16 -07
routes: Hanoi - Halong bay - Tam Coc - Bich Dong - Hue - Hoian - Nhatrang - Dalat - Ho Chi Minh city - Mekong Delta (14 days).
Duration: 14 days
Day 1 : ARRIVAL HANOI (–/–/D)
Upon arrival to Noibai International airport you will be met and transferred to our hotel in Hanoi by PanViet travel tour guide and car. Take an orientation tour around the Red River Bank and Hanoi old Quarter. Dinner and overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2 : HANOI CITY TOUR (B/L/D)
Having breakfast then transferred to visit Ngoc Son temple in Sword Lake then to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, One-pillar Pagoda. Having lunch then visit Temple of Literature - Vietnam’s first College. Continuing to visit Ethnology Museum where you can have a deep view about 54 peoples in Vietnam. Enjoying a cyclo trip in the Old Quarter. The day tour ends with an hour of Water Puppet Show and dinner. Overnight in HanoiDay
3 : DAY TRIP TO HALONG (B/L/D)
After breakfast in hotel we transfer to the Halong Bay. Boarding a boat to visit to limestone caves and white sandy beaches. Having lunch with fresh seafood on boat. Visit more fish farms and floating villages before back to Halong Wharf after 4 hour of cruising. Get back to Hanoi. Dinner and overnight in Hanoi
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Day 4 : HANOI - HOA LU - TAM COC - BICH DONG - night train to HUE (B/L/D)
Breakfast in hotel then leave Hanoi in the morning for a 2-hour drive to Ninh Binh, reaching the old capital city of Vietnam in 10th century. Very few traces of the citadel and palace remain here after fierce battles of every century, but the natural landscape is outstanding with mountain ranges running along a small riverway, where you must have a boat trip rowed by the locals to go thru long caves formed by the water erosion to enjoy the scenery and relax. The site is very often compared with Guilin (China) and Halong Bay (Vietnam) by every visitor. After the boat trip, taste a lunch of delicious local specialties including goat meat and water escargots before going on to Bich Dong charming pagoda, which leans in a mountain cliff. back to Hanoi for overnight soft sleeper train to Hue at 19.00 p.m. Overnight on train.
Day 5 : ARRIVAL HUE (B/L/D)
Arriving to Hue 7.00 am, you will be greeted by local tour guide and transferred to hotel. After breakfast we start a trip to visit Hue Citadel which contains great enclosure and Forbidden Purple city - a replica of Imperial City in Beijing. Visit Hue Antique Museum. Having lunch then in the afternoon, visiting Thien Mu pagoda and splendid Tu Duc King tomb. Diner and overnight in Hue.
Day 6 : HUE - DANANG - HOIAN (B/L/D
)Breakfast in hotel then take a boat trip to explore lovely Perfume river. Visit to Minh Mang King Tomb. Having lunch then we then continue our way to Hoian with stopovers en route at Lang Co beach for photo and refreshement. We continue our way over spectacular Haivan Pass (Cloudy Pass) for a bird’s eye view to Danang city and the ocean. Pay a visit to famous Cham Museum in Danang and crafting village in Marble Mountain before reaching Hoian. Arrive to Hoian, check into our hotel. Dinner and overnight in Hoian.
Day 7 : HOIAN (B/L/D)
Breakfast in hotel. Together with tour guide exploring charming little township of Hoian including old quarter, Japanese bridge, Tan Ky Commuinity House,.., and Thu Bon river. There are many things to see and do in Hoian, one thing we can be sure you never feel bored while being in this lovely town. Dinner and overnight in Hoian.
Day 8 : HOIAN - NHATRANG (B/–/–)
Early breakfast. Transfer to Danang airport for flight to NhaTrang. At leisure then having lunch. In the afternoon, transferring to Thap Ba Hot Spring center via beach side road. Relax and gain your health in Mud bathing and Minerals Springs swimming. After that, visit the Cham Po Nagar Temples nearby. Back to your hotel through Nha Trang street to observe local Nha Trang life. Arriving Cam Ranh airport then transferred to our hotel in Nhatrang. Dinner and overnight in Nhatrang.
Day 9 : NHATRANG (B/L/D)
Breakfast. Start from your hotel to Cau Da port. Tri Nguyen Aquarium on Mieu Island is the first place to visit. Mun Island is the best island for snorkeling where you can see lots of lives colorful corals and fish. Visit a fishing village and taking a fresh lunch at the island. On the way back you will be able to see caves in which the sea swallows make their nest. Dinner and overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 10 : NHATRANG - DALAT (B/–/–)
After breakfast, we head out on a wild road to Dalat - visit Pokrongarai Cham Tower and enjoy the splendid view of Ngoan Muc Pass. Arriving Dalat then having lunch. In the afternoon, visit Chicken village of C’ho minority people, Â Prenn Water Fall, Tuyen Lam Pagoda and Dalat flower market. Dinner and overnight in Dalat.
Day 11 : DALAT - SAIGON (B/L/D)
After breakfast we visit Bao Dai palace, Crazy house and then start a landway trip to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). Visit Dambri water fall and La Nga floating village en route. Lunch on the way. Arrive Saigon in late afternoon after a lovely journey through evergreen vegetation of coffees, mulbery, rubber plantation. Diner and overnight in Saigon.
Day 12 : SAIGON CITY TOUR - CUCHI TUNNELS (B/L/D)
Breakfast in hotel. Visit Reunification Palace, and War Crime Museum. Visit China town and Thien Hau temple. Lunch served at local restaurant. Afterwards, Drive to visit intriguing network of underground Cuchi - a system of more than 250 km long dug by guerrilla in the war.Tonight there will be a farewell diner . Overnight at hotel in Saigon.
Day 13 : MEKONG DELTA (B/L/D)
Breakfast in hotel. The tour guide and car will drive you to  the Delta region to Cai Be floating market. Boat trip to explore endless waterway and the market is fascinating experience. We visit bonsai and fruit garden. Lunch - Delta style is served in lush garden. Afternoon drive back to Saigon. Dinner and overnight in Saigon.
Day 14 : DEPARTURE (B/–/–)
Breakfast in hotel then at leisure until transferring to Tan Son Nhat international airport for your flight back home. End of the tour.
INCLUDES:
-All transfers/transportation by private car or bus as indicated in the itinerary
-Accommodation on twin share basis including daily breakfast.
- English/French speaking guides. Other languages are available upon request, Meals as per program (B â Breakfast, L â Lunch, D - Dinner)
-Private boat cruise in Halong bay, Perfume river, Nhatrang and in Mekong river
-Domestic flight: Danang â Nhatrang airport taxesÂ
-Train ticket (A/C 4-berth) from Hanoi to Hue.
- Entrance fees
EXCLUDES:
- International air fare and airport taxes
- Visa and visa arrangement
- Meals not indicated
- Personal expenses such as bar bill, telephone, laundry
- Tips and gratuities.
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Oct 20
I bought a mint condition 1974 Ford Pinto Hatchback with only 14.102 certified miles. everything is factory down to the tires. it has a 2300 cc engine, 4 speed overdrive manual transmission all power and A/C I bought it about six months ago.
Now to the question is last week I heard what sounded like a car cranking over this went on for about 15 minutes, so i went to investigate and i found out it was my Pinto cranking over with out the key being in the ignition. i had to unhook the battery to get it to stop. I called up a Ford dealer and asked them what would cause this. they said they have no idea that car is an out of market antique. I asked the parts stores I have asked everybody. a wrecking yard told me to ask here. So what can cause a 1974 Ford Pinto start cranking over or try to start with out the key being in it and with no person in it? I hook the battery back up and nothing happens then about 24 to 48 hours it starts cranking by its self. and if i take it out of gear it will start but the starter will keep on cranking, but as long as its in gear it wont start. any ideas?
I had the same problem with an old Ford truck. There is a relay under the hood that connects the starter to the positive terminal of the battery, causing it to crank. The relay has probably gone bad and is sticking and pulling in on its own. You are going to have to find a replacement for this relay. I doubt you will find an exact match but any 12v. HEAVY DUTY will probably do the trick. You are just going to have to keep asking around and be willing to do a little backwoods mechanical work. Those old Pintos were great little cars.
Oct 20
because I write for fun I try all sorts of styles and genres, this is my latest attempt.
(1)
Aitch Diamond lay on his maroon leather settee watching reflections of passing cars strobe raindrops on the window. The Grandfather clock in the lobby struck eight, moving him languidly to the bathroom. By a quarter past eight he had washed, shaved and dressed and brewed a cup of sugarless coffee. When Shaz Green opened the front door at half past he was at his desk, eating buttered toast and drinking his second coffee.
“Morning Aitch.”
He glanced over brown framed spectacles.
“Mornin’ Shaz.”
Shaz, wide eyed peered around the room that was half office, half Aitch’s living room. .
“God what a mess. It’ll take a week to clean this place.”
Aitch gazed about him, surprised. “It’s not that bad.” He protested.
Shaz picked his dirty shirt, socks and pyjamas off the settee, carrying them at arms length to the laundry basket in the bathroom. Aitch gazed after her, appreciating the way her pale grey silk suit clung to her body, shimmering with every high heeled step, auburn hair curling just below the collar. He had made a pass at her when she first arrived two years ago as his new secretary, but was told in confident but friendly terms exactly what she thought of bosses who indulged in sexual harassment. He had since discovered she proved too good a secretary to lose for the passing whim of an arm round the waist. Ah well.
“No post today?” He asked, watching her behind as she took two empty wine bottles to the kitchen.
“It never comes before nine.” The statement was flat; no trace of impatience, though she knew he was aware that the postman called as regular as Grandfather’s Clock in the lobby. She glanced at him, scouring the room for more mess. “Nothing to do?”
“Not much. I did Alan Dawson’s report, and written what I’ve done so far on the McDonald case. It’s all down to you now. It’s on your desk. He said.
Her desk, smaller than his own, sat at discreet right angles to his in the corner opposite the kitchen, under a blown up sepia photograph of his grandfather.
“You haven’t made a start yet on that industrial espionage case.” Shaz commented.
“No. I know I haven’t. It’s only a small firm. The director’s probably put his papers in a safe place and forgotten where he’s put them.”
Shaz turned away from him to press the computer button.
Aitch opened his laptop and began to play solitaire. He pressed ‘mute’ so that Shaz couldn’t hear ‘Boo’ when he lost a game. He always did but she knew about the solitaire anyway.
At nine o’clock Shaz collected the post. Four ordinary letters and a telephone bill which she opened first. She frowned. “Have you been ringing porn lines?”
“What?”
“There’s a lot of 090 numbers on this.”
“Porn?”
“That’s what 090 numbers usually are.”
“Definitely not. Emphatically not.” Said Aitch. “They’ve got it wrong. Write to the phone people.”
“I will.” Lips tightly pursed, face severe.
The next letter held a cheque for three hundred pounds.
It’s time he paid up. It must be three months since I finished that job.” He complained.
Shaz took the letters and cheque to her desk. “Haven’t you got somewhere to go?” She asked pointedly.
He looked at her, his face blank.
“Mrs…..Mrs Alston. In Bury.” He glanced at his watch. “Gotta go.”
The front door slammed and he was gone.
In the car he went over the brief. ‘Mrs Alston. Burgled two weeks ago. Antique ornaments stolen. Nothing else. Covered by insurance. But her silver victorian hairdressing set is of high sentimental value.’
Aitch pulled a face. Not much chance of finding the goods after two weeks. Still, if he put in a few hours work it would help to pay a bill, and every little bit counts in this depression. He thought. Why did they keep calling it recession? It’s plain as Grandad that we’ve had recession most of the time since the eighties. When it’s too low to be recession it must be depression. Stands to reason.
Reason meant that thinking of something else almost caused him to dent the back of the vintage Ford ahead of him, he stopped quickly before a crash could cause a dent in the size of his wallet.
The drive was tedious, the rain monotonously immune to his windscreen wipers. Most traffic lights were red and it seemed to Aitch that every zebra crossing held a school crocodile or an old woman with walking stick and plastic bag. On the other side of Bury the roads became lanes, other lanes hidden by trees smoked the fact that they existed; then for a while he hit a farm area and was brought to a stop by twenty sheep. He counted them as they turned right in front of him, and as the whole flock disappeared into a stone walled field a tractor came from a pair of gates ahead of him. Aitch resigned himself to following at a steady five miles an hour
grateful thanks for praise and critisism
On balance I think I’ll carry on with this one.
Jack- the name is simple really. It’s just the letter H. I was looking for something that could give the character an authority as well as a devil may care attitude.
If it’s just for fun and your own enjoyment, just go for it.
My personal opinion is that it’s too slow moving and plodding.
You also seem to use words in strange ways that it becomes difficult to understand what you’re trying to say. If you were trying to get this published, that could be a major obstacle.
"watching reflections of passing cars strobe raindrops on the window."
???
"brewed a cup of sugarless coffee." All coffee is sugarless. People add the sugar themselves.
But, as I’ve said, you’re doing it for fun so it should not really matter what other think.
Just keep writing.
